US Open draw, changes announced

Andre Agassi will not be given any favors in his last US Open. His first match will be against Andrei Pavel, a former top-20 player currently ranked 76th. If he wins that match, he then will possibly face Marcos Baghdatis in the second round and former No. 1 Andy Roddick in the fourth. (For the full draw, click here.) Good luck, Andre -- I'm pulling for you. The USTA also announced several changes and enhancements at this year's US Open. These changes to gameplay include: The introducton of instant replay for line calls: The most highly anticipated innovation at this year’s US Open -- instant replay technology with player challenges -- will be available in Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium. This breakthrough for the sport has been developed to improve officiating while increasing the interest and excitement for in-stadium fans and television viewers. Blue courts: The new color scheme of a “US Open Blue” inner court surrounded by a green outer court has helped to heighten the visibility of the ball for players, fans and television audiences. The color scheme is being adopted by public parks and schools across the country. Other changes include an expansion of the ball-signing program along with the renaming of the USTA National Tennis Center to honor Billie Jean King.